Ever since its inception, Neighbor to Neighbor has been run by women passionate about fighting hunger. Currently, that role rests on the shoulders of many at the organization, including Nancy, who manages the organization’s traditional food pantry, a role her … Continue reading
When MiMi Rankin began working for the Health Project in 1997, she asked why one of their programs, Making Men of Character, couldn’t also serve women. Soon, the program was renamed Men & Women of Character and MiMi was tasked … Continue reading
When Billy and his wife Yasna, a nurse’s aide, moved from Marquette to Negaunee recently, their change in circumstance made it difficult to put food on the table. A friend suggested they check out their local St. Vincent De Paul, … Continue reading
Sheila knows how to cook a great meal. Before she retired and returned home to the U.P., she worked in Minneapolis as the food service manager at an assisted living facility. In this role, she stocked the kitchen, came up … Continue reading
Kids who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year can’t always access enough food at home in the summer. That’s why Feeding America West Michigan is running Library Lunches to Go in partnership with the Kent District Library … Continue reading
In the mid-1900s, Idlewild was a booming resort town that offered wealthy African Americans a summer getaway. Then, integration broadened these vacationers’ options, leaving Idlewild with a diminished economy. Today, Lake County towns like Idlewild and nearby Baldwin are still … Continue reading